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    What, if any, regulations have been flouted on this install

    Was asked to look at this Enterview door entry system ; 1 external speaker/camera 1 door release 4 x internal intercoms All intercoms ring, have 2 way speech but show a blue screen on video. I did some research and obtained a copy of the install manual. It advises a voltage test at each...
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    panel to bellbox wiring confirmation please

    bell set to SCB panel....................bell return >>>>>>>(T) scb Hold - >>>>>>> (A) scb Hold + >>>>>> (D) bell + TC - >>>>>>>> (B) Bell - STB - >>>>>>> Strobe - n/a >>>>>>>> Strobe + cheers
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    eurosec CPX panel

    a mate got let down by his sparks, fitting a eurosec cpx alarm panel. All wires have been run to pirs and contact switches back to the panel. There's a honeywell bellbox sitting in a box too. 1) I was wondering which panel terminals match with the bellbox. on the panel I have SAB TMP...
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    integrated appliance, am i missing something ?

    new fully integrated d/washer replacing freestanding one. Instructions say to screw it to counter top, but the problem is it's 50mm short of the underside of the worktop and the adjustable feet for levelling, are only on the front and have just a few mm adjustment for, well, levelling...
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    neatest way to wire 6gang light switch

    i/c live feed, dropped switch feeds and feeds to lamps all appear at the same point. Suggestions for neatest way to loop-in/out all six circuits without using multiple junction boxes found these Wago push connectors - look neat in one housing...
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    The great GU10, Halogen/CFL/L.E.D/ debate

    A very quick mock-up from left to right 11w CFL / 5w led / 3w led / 3w led / 50w Halogen (the 3w leds are different manufacturers) Not the best representation. I'll get some shots of output and beam patters (with fixed camera settings for comparison) First impressions (as...
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    Multiple 2way switching

    Working out the kitchen lights, I'll have 6 lighting zones. Probably look to use the MK grid system for 6 switches. I was looking to extend the switching capability to the other side of the kitchen near the back door. As is usual a 4core cable between the individual switches would suffice...
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    where and what to buy, net based dvr CCTV system

    something like a Swann DVR4-NET http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=224962&DOY=15m10 Not sure maplin is the best place to buy this? Is, in fact, the Swann DVR4-NET any good ? Will need remote net monitoring Thanks in advance
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    American frifge freezer - what to look out for

    looking for a side-by-side American type fridge freezer and know nothing about them. was looking for filtered water and ice making - are they easy to live with, any brand better than another ? Bloke in one shop shop did recommend Mexican built Maytag, although over £2000 said they are built...
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    Any special gas requirements for a 6burner range ?

    Looking to change the kitchen and fit a 6 burner range (with electric ovens) Is there any, like with taps and showers regarding minimum water requirements etc, a minimum gas pressure or volume ? Guy in the shop said gas is gas - only other gas appliance is an 80,000 btu boiler and wanted to...
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    Quartz Work-top

    Continuing from my granite post.... //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=976558#976558 Anyone have any knowledge of this material, worked with, use it, benefits, pitfalls etc .... Done a search on here and only two minor references to it.
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    m8 Flexible tap connectors

    Need, ideally flexible but ridged will do, M8 thread, 8mm bore with a 15mm compression or tail, tap connector. Where can I get them ?? Got a very small monobloc basin tap, but has an 8mm thread for the tap connectors, which i dont have. screwfix, plumbase, plumbcentre, and two local...
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    What size water tank/s

    Have had a 2storey side extension built and to diversify the water feeds (rest of house on a combi) was looking to install cold water and immersion heater tanks to feed the that side of the house. It will need to feed a new en-suite bathroom (shower, basin, toilet) and a cloak-room toilet...
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    Where can I get these concrete fence panels ?

    need to replace about 30, does anyone still make these in this design ? 6'X12"
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    Kitchen Ventilation

    Need to fit a kitchen 6" fan, but need to duct it 5 meters through an extension ceiling. Anyone know where to get 6" ducting ? or a suitible fan powerful enough..............
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    Need to review water system after large extension

    current: 2receptions, hall, kitchen D/S 3bedrooms, 1 bath room U/S Bosch Worcester cdi Condensing boiler. cold water taps and toilet mains fed. All works fine (but usual problem with combi maintianing hot feed to shower if other tap used - rarely happens but is still there) Nearing...
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    Roof windows

    Anyone recommend a supplier for velux or velux type roof Windows. Velux don't seem to make the large size I wanted, approx 1300 X 1000 (or there abouts). The "loft shop" windows come in 1200 X 800 As they will be for an exposed pitched kitchen extension, having remote operation would be good...
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    Garden retainer wall

    Ground level for the side of my house is about 1m below the pavement level. There was no original retainer wall, the soil level started at 3ft and feathered down to virtually nothing over 10ft. I want to reclaim some garden back and want to build a wall about a 3ft high, 4ft from the boundary...
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    Taking off a layer of concrete

    Garage has been built, but the builders used the garage floor to knock up the render for the walls - so i need a way to get the sh*t of the floor ? tried one of those Bosch electric scrapers but the floor area is 42 sq/m !!! need some kind of industrial sander ? or something to take...
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